EUROPEAN CHESTPLATE II 1450-1500

Not only on battle, but on court or social events, a chestplate is an interesting complement for noblemen, soldiers or knights. During the 15th Century, the use of plate armor its becoming common, so that mades a chestplate a need for the re-enactment of the period. This german style chestplate could be in use in any part of europe during the 1450 to the 1500s. Combined with armor arms and legs, it makes a very nice composition for a heavy infantry man.